WITH a strong commitment to programming the best drama on the touring circuit, let The Riverfront put a spring in your step with fantastic shows on offer. From new writing to old classics and everything in between The Riverfront promises something for everyone in its theatre programme.

Wildcat Theatre Company present a controversial production of Stephen Berkoff's Greek on Friday, April 22 - strictly for over 16s with tickets starting at £7.50.

Next up are three weeks of major mid-scale touring dramas starting with Compass Theatre's production of The Seagull by Anton Chekhov. A powerful theatrical experience, recognised as one of the defining works of modern times, it is a rich tale of passion, unrequited love and thwarted ambition. From Tuesday, April 26, to Saturday, April 30, and tickets start at just £7.

Then we will take in Salisbury Playhouse's adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's Jamaica Inn, which has all the hallmarks of a great adventure classic. From Tuesday, April 17 to Saturday, May 21 with tickets starting at £7.

This is a rare opportunity to see some of Salisbury Playhouse's work on tour. Middle Ground Theatre Company will then finish off the season with the star studded Dial M for Murder. This classic thriller will find out if there is any such thing as the perfect murder. Tickets starting at just £7 between Tuesday, June 7 and Saturday June, 11.

To make the most of this high quality drama coming to Newport, you can take advantage of the 'three for the price of two' offer on the tickets. Which basically means if you buy tickets for all three shows you will get to see the third performance for free (This offer is applicable on The Seagull, Dial M for Murder and Jamaica Inn.)

The West End Hit Stones in His Pockets will complete the drama programme at The Riverfront on Friday, June 3.

This entertaining and funny show details what happens to a village in rural Ireland when a major Hollywood film studio descends upon it and demands extras from the local community. Tickets start at just £6 for this multi-award winning comedy.

To book details for the above performances or other shows at The Riverfront please contact the box office on 01633 656757. For further information regarding The Riverfront please visit www.newport.gov.uk/riverfront or join the free mailing list by sending your details, using the form left, to: The Riverfront, FREEPOST NAT 15773, Newport NP20 1YY.